Trager-1984
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Nylanderia hystrix
Nylanderia hystrix is a species of ant in the subfamily Formicinae, described by Trager in 1984. The specific epithet 'hystrix' (Latin for 'porcupine') likely refers to some aspect of the species' morphology, possibly pilosity or spine-like structures. As a member of the genus Nylanderia, it belongs to a group commonly known as crazy ants due to their erratic, rapid movements. The genus Nylanderia contains numerous species distributed globally, with several being notable invasive pests.